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While the fashion industry as a whole is looking retrospectively to the 1970s with awe and admiration, Alessandra Rich decided to take things into her own hands by revisiting the ’80s for Spring – read the story that inspired the collection and shop the s

Inspired by MSGM’s Resort ‘15 collection, our editor escapes the studio to bring you to the most lush location in Dubai where this season’s clothes come alive. For Spring 2015 many designers looked to the swinging sixties to inspire their collections, and

This February, forget the roses, this issue has the jewels to get your heart beating harder. Strike a romantic chord with decadent jewellery and headpieces that will have you falling in love with accessorising all over again.

Whilst 2014 is coming to an end and the new year is just one week away, we find ourselves flipping through the pages of our little black books deciding what we will wear to the last soirées of the season. Since being seen in the same outfit twice is compl

Sashay off to the last soirees of the season in style. This week this issue is your guiding light to switching up your style for the festive season. 2014 is coming to a close and 2015 is just around the corner, so now is your chance to make one more lasti

A wise man once said “You are either in your bed or in your shoes, so it pays to invest in both". Keeping in mind that shoes and furniture are both mighty fine investments, this week our editor worked closely with Head Interior Designer George Foster, at

The crisp Dubai mornings and cooler nights remind us that the blazing sun has finally started to settle and our winter is well under way. Stock up on an arsenal of pullovers, cardigans, ponchos, and more featured in this issue of the Notes...

And so it begins: event season has officially arrived in Dubai and we’re hardly in the thick of it. Social butterflies prepare to spread your wings as The BySymphony Team maps out a social calendar that beckons the finest of frocks, accessories and manicu

And so it begins: event season has officially arrived in Dubai and we’re hardly in the thick of it. Social butterflies prepare to spread your wings as The BySymphony Team maps out a social calendar that beckons the finest of frocks

Being labeled as a bag lady is given a whole new meaning in this week’s special edition issue of the Notes, where we get carried away with the iconic bags of the industry’s superbrands. With this season being one of the firsts where we’ve had so many stun

Fashion Week Spring Summer 2015 front rows saw more trends than winter pastels, culottes, and ponchos. The babybump was in full effect and in true form, these trendsetting ladies stepped out in style, sans maternity wear. Among the plus one FROW goers wer

Your introduction to the new season as we bid the previous one adieu, the Artists Before Autumn issue celebrates the union of art and style in a comprehensive look at the Pre-Fall collections that seamlessly entwined the two

Your Fall wardrobe starts here with cult classic staples and accessories that are well worth the early investment before the new season nearly begins. Tackling the trends that emerge off the runway from season to season can be a bit overwhelming as we hus

Dedicated to the arrival of the Emporio Armani Pre Fall 2014 collection at BySymphony.com this issue delves into the vast world that Giorgio Armani has built from the ground up. From humble beginnings starting out as a display assistant and buyer for La R

Launching his collection at a time when the fashion industry was facing an economic crisis, Massimo Giorgetti rose to the occasion with a kaleidoscope of colours, otherwise known as the MSGM designer clothing brand. Capturing the hearts of the industry...

Once far removed from her dream of becoming a fashion designer growing up in a small city outside of Moscow during the Soviet era, Esme Vie designer, Julia Voitenko, today, has positioned herself to be well within reach – stocking her collection exclusive

As we find ourselves in the midst of welcoming The Holy Month of Ramadan in just a few short days, it’s high time to start thinking of stylish alternatives to shorter hemlines. This is where maxi length dresses, midi skirts and designer kaftans become the

In the blink of an eye, the season passes and we’re launched into the next one before we know it. While it may seem overwhelming trying to keep up with the current trends and colour palettes, the most exciting part of all is to know that new designers wil

While you may have given these glorious pieces a once over when they arrived online and second guessed your instinct to purchase, the good news is, at second glance they’re now available at a fraction of the cost. This week, the Notes features must have s

Channel catwalk put-togetherness in a more practical way with this week’s issue. Following an indulgent 60 Seconds with Derek Lam in our Designers feature on page 4, we break down the key pieces in his Spring Summer 2014 collection to show you how to achi

You have got the fellow, the ring, the date set and the venue decided on. The next step, of course, is finding the dress that will fulfill all of your wishes. Inviting you to explore the possibilities with eight designer bridal gowns….

As the first to carry the Shamsa Alabbar fine jewellery collection, we couldn’t wait until the unveiling of the brand’s full range of unusually beautiful Arabic letters (Launching November 25th on BySymphony.com) to get you acquainted.